3299 stories by Philip Conneller
Sunset Station Stabbing: Accused Iran ‘Avenger’ Faces Mental Health Exam
A UCLA student who allegedly stabbed her internet date during sex in a Nevada hotel room in “revenge” for the assassination of an Iranian general will undergo a competency evaluation to see if she is fit to stand trial. Nika Nikoubin, 21,...
Texas Man Admits Illegal Gambling, Theft of $2.1M in Tech from US Army
A Corpus Christi, Texas man who pleaded guilty this week to operating two illegal gambling establishments has another problem. He also admitted to conspiring to steal $2.1 million dollars worth of sensitive military equipment from the US Army. This included laser range...
Dallas Poker Rooms Gain Victory in Squabble with City
Dallas poker rooms have won a small battle against the city in their plight to stay in business, D Magazine reports. On Tuesday, Senior Assistant Dallas Attorney Gary Powell failed to convince a hearing of the city’s Board of Adjustment that the...
DJ Kaskade Awarded $8M From Red Rock Resorts Over KAOS Nightclub Closure
It seemed like a match made in heaven. One chart-topping superstar DJ whose driving deep-house sets would have thousands of revelers dancing to the same beat, and one venue vying to be the hottest destination on the Las Vegas club scene. Both...
Detroit’s Greektown Casino Brawl Raises Questions Over Police Inaction
Video posted on social media of a massive St Patrick’s Day brawl at Detroit’s Greektown Casino shows two Michigan state troopers watching passively. The footage has prompted local media and businesses that were affected by the disturbance to question why police were...
UK Jockey Club Defends Cheltenham Safety Record After Horse Deaths
Britain’s Jockey Club said this week the welfare of horses at Cheltenham, the country’s biggest horse racing festival, was of paramount importance. It claimed the organization did evrything possible to ensure the animals' safety. The Jockey Club, which runs Cheltenham, was responding...
Eastern Band of Cherokee Facing Major Labor Shortage at North Carolina Casinos
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is facing a labor crisis at its two North Carolina casinos. The Charlotte Observer reports that almost 800 jobs are currently unfilled at its flagship Harrah’s Cherokee Resort, and 90 at its sister property, Harrah’s Cherokee...
Philippines Police Officers Arrested for Suspected Link to e-Sabong Kidnappings
Authorities in the Philippines have charged or are in the process of charging 13 people with crimes linked to the disappearances of at least 34 stakeholders in the country’s fledgling e-sabong (online cockfighting) market. Among them are five serving police officers. The...
Louisiana Man Who Took Out 250 Student Loans to Go Gambling Faces Prison
A Baton Rouge, La. man who took out more than 250 student loans, in part to fund an excessive casino gambling habit, has been convicted of 15 counts of wire fraud, financial aid fraud, and money laundering. Federal prosecutors said Elliott Sterling...
Ocean Casino Resort Settles with Whistleblower Exec in Wrongful Termination Suit
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort has reached a settlement with a former general counsel and senior vice president who claimed she was illegally fired for whistleblowing. Loretta Pickus sued the casino and its owner, the Luxor Capital Group, in 2020. She claimed...
